Lee wasn’t only rookie to make a big play

INDIANAPOLIS – Sean Lee wasn’t the only rookie who deserved to take a bow Sunday.

There’s no disputing that the second-round linebacker from Penn State was the star of the game after recording two interceptions, one he returned for a touchdown and one that set up the winning field goal in overtime.

But undrafted rookie running back Lonyae Miller also made a big play in the 38-35 victory over the Colts.

With the score knotted 35-35, Bryan McCann fumbled at the end of a 21-yard kick return with 29 seconds left. Fortunately for McCann and the Cowboys, Miller was there to recover the ball and allow the Jon Kitna to take a knee and send the game to OT.

“The whole thing in my mind was to get on the ball and to hold it as tight as I can,” Miller said.

How tight did he hold it?

“I held it so tight I’ve got cramps in my chest,” Miller said.

The Cowboys promoted Miller from the practice squad on Friday after declaring Marion Barber out with a calf injury.